if you’re trying to put in minimal effort at your next get together but you also want to wow your friends this warm Olive whipped feta ricotta dip is the one roast green and black olives in a pan with lemon shallots olive oil and seasoning and then whip together ricotta feta and garlic serve it warm with store-bought pita chips and I guarantee you won’t have any leftovers
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Warm Olive Whipped Feta Dip
6 ounces pitted green olives
6 ounces pitted kalamata olives
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 sliced shallots
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
WHIPPED FETA
8 ounces feta cheese
1/3 cup ricotta
2 Tablespoons water or milk
8 ounces block cream cheese
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 Tablespoon honey salt and pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic
extra virgin olive oil for garnish
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a baking dish add both olives, olive oil, shallots, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Set aside to slightly cool.
In the food processor or blender add all the ingredients for the whipped feta dip. Pulse until smooth. Spread the dip on a plate.
Top with roasted olives. Garnish with an extra drizzle of and extra virgin olive oil!